Meaning : A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body.
Synonyms : enactment
Meaning : Something that people do or cause to happen.
Synonyms : deed, human action, human activity
Meaning : A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet.
Meaning : A manifestation of insincerity.
Example :
He put on quite an act for her benefit.
Meaning : Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).
Example :
Think before you act.
We must move quickly.
The governor should act on the new energy bill.
The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel.
Synonyms : move
Meaning : Discharge one's duties.
Example :
She acts as the chair.
In what capacity are you acting?.
Meaning : Be suitable for theatrical performance.
Example :
This scene acts well.
Meaning : Have an effect or outcome. Often the one desired or expected.
Example :
The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought.
How does your idea work in practice?.
This method doesn't work.
The breaks of my new car act quickly.
The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water.
Synonyms : work
Meaning : Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure.